Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Honey Lime Chicken is a straightforward process when you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
2. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate for 1-2 hours.
3. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or prepare a grill pan on the stove over medium heat.
4. Remove Chicken: Take the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. You can reserve the marinade for basting if desired.
5. Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill or grill pan. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through, and has an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
6. Baste (Optional): If you reserved some marinade, you can baste the chicken while grilling for added flavor.
7. Let Rest: When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to maintain juiciness.
8. Slice and Serve: Slice the chicken into strips or serve whole, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish with ease, allowing you to focus on enjoying the experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 27g